Zentrix
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Zentrix is a 3D cartoon, directed by Tony Tong and Felix Ip and produced by a Hong Kong based company called Imagi. Named for the city in which it is set, the series was originally released around 2001. The city of Zentrix is home to both humans and robots, who live together in harmony.
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[edit] Synopsis of the cartoon
Deep beneath the bowels of Zentrix city, a embittered and fanatical robot supremist group (led by callous and disgruntled OmicronPsy who has computed that since he developed the powers to override orders from his creators, then he no longer needs to follow them and convinces others that in that case...neither should his fellow dissaffected loyalists) suddenly seizes control over the city and sets out subjugating their human co-inhabitants, and their civilization into an early extinction. So they can crown themselves as the only inhabitants of the world. In response, 15-year old Megan, the princess of Zentrix, unable to otherthrow OmicronPsy systems she travels back to the past hoping to destroy this OmicronPsy's forces before their conquest can ever begin. However the time machine is severely damaged in a strike by OmicronPsy's foot-soldiers, which de-ages Megan as she travels back seven years...until she is only eight years old. Nevertheless she carries on in her mission to stop OmicronPsy, teaming up with a number of humans, animals and human sympathiser robots. Such as pre-teen junior scientist, Nick and his surrogate father and older foster sister Dr. Coy and Akina, Bird-man Webster, her pet micro-saur Mango, TZ (Nick's pet bird) and robot protector Zeus. To combat this potential threat OmicronPsy despatches Dark-General & Silver General and their followers The Dark and Silver Series along with his own personel basic military units like the Assaulters and sends them back seven years to catch up to Megan and her alliance to wipe them off the face off the planet. And in the middle of this is Quantum...who has sworn seemingly his loyalty to OmicronPsy's cause over his sibling jealousy at Zeus. He begins to become conflicted over doing the right thing. Could he become the ace up Megan's sleave to her and her companions quest to end OmicronPsy?
[edit] Etymology
For the time being, the word 'Zentrix' is generally believed to be specifically created for the cartoon. Thus, it as such has no meaning or any specific derivation.
[edit] Harsh Critiscm
Though boasting a great use of CGI and beautiful character designs, Zentrix disappointed many mecha fans. For one, many viewers claim that the characters are one-dimensioned. Some even complained about the main character. For example the main character Megan are always called as a "great leader" by Nick and the others of the gang, but never showed true leadership skills. Another complain is that the robots are alive, thus it is better to have more interaction and relationship between the humans and the robots, a factor which was included in Zentrix, but barely enough. There is another point that was pointed out, which was the last few episodes. It seems that most of the people just come out and help Megan and friends, without really knowing Megan. Fans say that they are allies of Dr.Coy so thy helped them, but some say it feels unrealistic by risking your life on a mission you dont know about. But,all these are just critics of viewers, there are still fans who loved the show.
[edit] Theme Songs
Performed by Fiona Sit, the theme song of the cartoon is named Zentrix in Hong Kong too. Here below are the Cantonese lyrics and English translation of the song.
冒險始於現在 明天都可重來
我信世界會更改
就由我 集合你的愛
時空再大 能獲勝可一都可再
Adventures start now. Tomorrow will return.
I believe the world will improve.
Let me gather your love.
Even if spacetime is enormous,
victory will come one after one
一息間 一種空間 決策得一個
我與過去那個我 在幻境中拔河
時空穿越了多少交錯
可 想法子扭轉結果
One fleeting moment,one kind of space
and only one policy decision.
I am playing tug of war with myself in the past in illusions.
No matter how many mistakes spacetime has passed through,
We can think of solutions to reverse the result.
＊(時代) 冒險始於現在 明天都可重來
我信世界會更改
用人性 與惡魔比賽
應付不來 升級腦袋
*(Era)Adventures start now. Tomorrow can return.
I believe the world will improve.
Using humanity to compete with devils,
in vain, then let's upgrade our brains.
為今天的禍害 人的心都回來
天地也都感概
就由我 集合你的愛
時空再大 能獲勝都只因為愛＊
For today's calamities all people's hearts return.
The sky and earth also sigh.
Let me gather your love.
Even if spacetime is enormous,
victory can be obtained because of love
這天空 這一分鐘 誰人都經過
欠缺你 這個世界 命運差之銀河
時空消逝最驚險不過
可 結伴去改寫更多
Under this sky,in this minute,everyone passes.
Failing you, there would be a colossal difference
in the fate of the world.
Although the elapsing of spacetime is thrilling,
We can team up to change more
你 錯失的不可再難過
有膽識請跟著我
從歷史之手挽回我 智慧的寶座
You should not be sad over what have been lost.
If you have gut, please follow me.
Retrieve me from the hands of history
REPEAT＊
In different places, however, there're different theme songs for this cartoon. For example, in Japan, the theme song is 'Change the future' ,performed by B'z.
